Policy CS087 - Naming and Re-Naming Policy for City Park and Facilities can be found under Policies on our By-laws and Policies webpage. For questions surrounding the Policy, please contact the Community Services Administrative Assistant by calling 519-376-4440 ext. 1256 or by email.
Parks and Facilities
The City of Owen Sound's Parks Department looks after more than 40 parks, 18 playgrounds, and over 380 acres of parkland across the City. Each park is important to its neighbourhood, making them popular destinations for residents and visitors alike. They capitalize on the natural beauty of our Region, and are easy to access and enjoy!
Residents are able to book outdoor spaces or rent indoor facilities and can even use them for licensed events.
See the brief listings of our many beautiful parks and open spaces in the City of Owen Sound below.
Harrison Park
Features:
- Trails for all abilities
- Heated, outdoor pool
- 2 accessible playgrounds in Harrison Park, and one playground within the camping area
- Harrison Park Inn Restaurant
- Tennis/pickle ball courts
- Basketball court
- Black History Cairn
- Mini golf
- Canoe and paddleboat rentals
Location:
75 2nd Ave East
Kelso Beach at Nawash Park
Features:
- Trails for all abilities
- Playground
- Beachfront
- Gichi- Name Wiikwedong Reconciliation Garden
- Amphitheatre
- Soccer field
- Baseball diamond
- Washrooms
- Scenic City Order of Good Cheer Splashpad
- Public camping is available across the road at Kelso Beach at Nawash Park Campground during major events
Location:
Neighbourhood Parks
| Park Name | Address (click to view map) | Amenities On Site |
| Alexandra Park | 15th Street East & 3rd Ave E | Playground |
| Bill Inglis Park | View on map | Playground |
| Blacks Park | 5th St W | Wooded trail |
| Centennial Tower - temporarily CLOSED | 290 9th Ave E | Historical tower, scenic lookout - temporarily CLOSED |
| Charlie Kelly Park | 602 2nd Ave E | Benches |
| Comme-r-ette Park | 505 2nd St 'A' W | Playground, benches |
| Cpl. James Mitchell Park | 246 2nd St 'A' W | Flagpole, bench, garden |
| Ed Taylor Park | 1120 12th Ave E | Playground, swings, bench |
| Evans Park | 398 9th St W | Slide, swings |
| Maitland Park | 412 27th St W | Playground, ball diamond, bench |
| Mary Miller Park | 2255 3rd Ave W | Open space, bench |
| Owen Heights Park | 5th St E & 8th Ave 'A' E | Playground, swings, open space |
| Parkview Park | 655 1st St E | Playground, bench |
| Ryerson Park | 805 5th Ave E | Playground, swings, bench |
| Stobbe Park | 654 5th Ave 'A' W | Open space |
| Timber McArthur Park | 1750 5th Ave E | Playground, open space |
| Tot Lot Park | 28th St W & 6th Ave W | Playground, swings |
| Westmount Park | 1358 7th Ave 'A' W | Playground, bench |
Sports Fields & Parks
| Park Name | Address (click to view map) | Amenities On Site |
| Duncan McLellan Park | 800 18th St E | 3 ball diamonds, with lights. Accessible playground, washrooms and picnic shelter. |
| Good Cheer Outdoor Rink | View on map (in Harrison Park) | Outdoor rink in winter, basketball courts in summer |
| Harrison Field Ball Diamonds | 350 15th St W | 2 bookable ball diamonds |
| Kinsmen Ball Park | 1800 7th Ave W | 2 bookable ball diamonds, suited for little league |
| Kiwanis Sk8 & Bike Park | 700 10th St E | Concrete pad, rails, ramps |
| Kiwanis Soccer Complex | 3005 9th Ave E | Multiple soccer fields, washrooms, changerooms |
| St. Julien's Park | 450 22nd St W | Ball diamond, playground |
| St. George's Park | 510 10th St E | Ball diamond, with lights |
| Tom Williams Park | 2499 8th Ave W | Ball diamond, with lights |
| Victoria Park | 700 10th St E | Football field with surround track, home to Owen Sound Agricultural Society |
Julie McArthur Regional Rec Centre
Features:
- Twin NHL size ice pads (85x200)
- Fully accessible building including elevator access
- 6 dressing rooms and referee rooms for each ice pad
- Arena seating; upper level 208, ice level 125
- Warm viewing area on upper level seats 94
- One ice pad all year-round, arena floor space is available from April to August
- A health, fitness and recreation centre including an 8 lane pool, a warm water pool, and a full fitness facility (operated by the YMCA)
Location:
700 10th Street East
Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre
The Bayshore is large enough to hold any event and is home to the Ontario Hockey League's Owen Sound Attack.
Features:
- NHL size ice pad (85x200) in the J.D. McArthur Arena, with the ability to convert into a multi-functional surface for special events
- 8,000 square feet of adjacent banquet hall space to complement your special event
- 7 dressing rooms and referee room
- Concessions/bar services available
- Arena seating (15 private suites; seating 2,809 plus approximately 120 standing room; floor 1,000)
- Fully accessible building including elevator access
- Indoor walking track
- 1,000 parking spaces
Location:
1900 3rd Avenue East
City of Owen Sound Council has approved a new Naming and Re-Naming Policy for City Parks and Facilities. The policy provides clear and consistent criteria as well as a process including consultation and consideration for naming or re-naming a City park or facility.
A key objective of the City’s strategic plan is supporting inclusivity, diversity and accountability in the community and this is reflected in the policy.
CS087 - Naming and Re-Naming Policy for City Park and Facilities
For more information and to submit a request, please see below for application forms.
Application Form for Naming a City Park or Facility
Application Form for Re-Naming a City Park or Facility
Submit forms to: City of Owen Sound, c/o Briana Bloomfield, 808 2nd Avenue East, Owen Sound, ON N4K 2H4 or by email.
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